Telugu · Numbers & Time
నిమిషం
nimisham
Minute
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of sixty seconds.
Example
ఐదు నిమిషాలు ఆగండి.
Please wait five minutes.
Etymology
'నిమిషం' (nimisham) is derived from a term indicating a short measure of time, historically used to refer to minutes, reflecting an evolution of timekeeping language.
How & Where It’s Used
'నిమిషం' is used across spoken and written Telugu in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal events where precise time is noted.